Closing 2020 with Some Good News

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Paycheck Protection Program Corrections and Additional Funding Many industries were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and real estate was no exception. Leases and loans were renegotiated, rents were deferred or reduced and some tenants went out of business. Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as part of the CARES Act, and while good[ … ]

M&A: Considerations for PPP Loans

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Do you have a business that received a PPP loan and now you are considering a change in ownership, like a sale, purchase of a competitor or even adding a new partner? There are several different things that need to be considered before any transaction in order to preserve your ability to get PPP loan forgiveness. Here are the questions you should be asking before you sign on the dotted line.

Latest PPP FAQ Document Provides Clarity on Some Aspects of Forgiveness

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury released an updated Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) FAQ on Aug. 4 in an effort to address PPP loan forgiveness issues that have arisen as borrowers begin to complete their applications. The 23 FAQs address various aspects of PPP forgiveness including general loan forgiveness, payroll costs, non-payroll costs, and[ … ]

SBA Issues Update First PPP Interim Final Rule Following PPP Flexibility Act

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On June 10, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued an updated interim final rule for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in response to the PPP Flexibility Act passed on June 5, 2020. The updated guidance accounts for revisions made to the covered period, usage of funds changes, extended safe harbors, and more. Here is[ … ]

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Signed by President

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On June 5, 2020, the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act after it passed the Senate with a unanimous vote. The bill drafted by the House extends certain provisions of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide small businesses with relief in the timeframe and use of their PPP loan funds.[ … ]